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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
1
Adventurous fishermen visit Childs and Laurie lakes and hear advice to use a truck or Jeep rather than a car. Local anglers note improved fishing on the Assiniboine with Geo. Ricker pulling four nice catches Sunday. Frogs are easier to catch after recent frosty nights in the area.
A 18 pound 6 ounce sturgeon named grandaddy was hauled from Madge Lake after the lake level dropped two inches. Fishermen Jack Nelson and Ross Misener removed the fish, towed the jack back to town, and Bill Cross weighed it. Affidavits were filed and records kept. It is claimed to be the season’s largest catch.
The September meeting at Mrs. W C Robinson’s home drew 13 members and 6 visitors. President Mrs. McRae chaired. A Mexico quiz by Mrs. Ivan Boyce followed business and roll call, with Bran don chosen for the provincial convention and Mrs. H Boyce as delegate. A dainty lunch by the hostess and helpers ended the evening. Next meeting planned by Mrs. J Davis and Mrs. G Pound.
District residents share weekend visits and moves with Eddy and Matvenko families. Lawrence Noland serves as relief agent at the C N depot. Mrs Pound undergoes goitre surgery at Grace hospital and is recovering well.
Merle Currey Makaroff returned from Kamsack hospital Saturday. People may donate jam or jelly at either store. Mr. and Mrs Alec Taylor staying with Mr. and Mrs Ayer Deepdale. Walter McGinnis of The Pas visited his daughters Mrs Ken and Mrs Orval Boyce last week. Mr. and Mrs Leslie Thomson and son Tommy of Winnipeg visited Mr. and Mrs W A Boyce. Mr. and Mrs Chas Simpson of Ochre River moved into the Manse Saturday with Mrs Gray of Winnipeg. Mrs W A S Beattie Wilma and Robert were passengers.
Mrs. F McDuffy visited the Or McCorquodale home on Tuesday. The school has been electrified and should aid pupils this winter. Ian MacGowan returned to Montreal after a summer at the J S Ward residence. The L A Society met at Mrs D J Rink’s home on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs T Cheavins returned to Vancouver after visiting district relatives. Mrs Ray Fisher of Dauphin (Elaine Ward) celebrated the birth of daughter Barbara Elaine on September 14.
The Stork Bulletin notes the birth of Gordon Edward to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones at Roblin hospital on Thursday September 7. Congratulations are sent to Mr. and Mrs. G R Halpin on the birth of their baby girl Janet Isobel born September 15 at Pine Falls Manitoba.
Miss Adeline Ostrowski pursues a Winnipeg business course while Miss Ada Jakeman resumes music studies there. Roblin hosts visitors including Mrs. Andrew Bogle from Brandon and Miss Maisie Halhead from Carman. Roblin and Griswold connect through weddings and family visits as students enroll at Brandon College and the University of Manitoba.
Ukrainian Bazaar in Anglican church basement on Saturday November 4 invites calendar entry. Roblin Women’s Institute meets September 21 at 8 p.m with Miss Mary Robin from Charlottetown to speak in United Church basement. Ruth Chapter Togo Sask hosts October 6 dance with Revels Orchestra. Evening Guild meets September 26 at Mrs Earl Waters. Past Noble Grand’s Bazaar set for October 14 United Church basement. Rally Day at Knox United Church Sunday School September 24 at 1 pm inviting parents and others.
Bohdan and Syl via Lesack, children of Mr and Mrs W Lesack, plan to attend the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg next week. Louis Enge of Toronto, a Togo district pioneer, renews acquaintances in Togo and Roblin and visits his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs O E Hanson. Enge travels home to Toronto after attending Elmer Enge's funeral at Margo Saskatchewan on September 7.
The quotes contrast Hubbard advising steady effort with Fords view of business needing sharp effort. It highlights a philosophy that success requires hard work and practicality rather than taking success lightly.
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